Concerns over Possible Food Safety Inspectors Furlough

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Pork, Poultry

If across-the-board budget cuts take place as scheduled on March 1, then Department of Agriculture inspectors could be furloughed meaning meatpacking plants would have to temporarily shut down. And National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Vice President of Government Affairs, Colin Woodall, said that would have a real impact on producers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture …

Southeast AgNet Media Group Names VP/Operations

Gary Cooper Alabama, Cattle, Citrus, Citrus Expo News, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia

Southeast AgNet is proud to announce Elayna Rexrode to fill the new role as Vice President of Operations for both Southeast AgNet, Inc., and Southeast AgNet Publications, Inc. Rexrode will be working with owners Gary Cooper and Robin Loftin to help manage recent growth in AgNet’s media properties and to help develop future projects with the company. She has plenty …

ASTA Working to Better Educate Farmers About Seed Handling

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Nursery Crops, Seeds, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Andy Lavigne, president and CEO of the American Seed Trade Association, says they are trying to be proactive regarding potential government regulations by better educating farmers about proper handling and use of new seed varieties and treatments. Download Audio For more with ASTA President and CEO Andy Lavigne regarding their efforts click here. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, …

Ag Still Number One Industry in AL

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Field Crops, Forestry, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops

Alabama Agribusiness Council Executive Director Leigha Cauthen says they are excited to announce that agriculture remains the number one industry in AL, generating $70.4 billion annually and providing more than 580,295 jobs. Download Audio For complete access to the study visit the Alabama Cooperative Extension website. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata …

Florida Beef Council Receives Federation Grant

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During the 2013 Cattle Industry Convention held last week in Tampa, Ashley Hughes with the Florida Beef Council said they received a Federation of State Beef Council grant for a project they plan to put on late this spring. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Georgia Beef Heading back to Southern Women’s Show

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Georgia, Livestock

At the Southern Women’s Show coming up this weekend in Savannah, beef will be making a return appearance as Josh White with the Georgia Beef Board, said this will once again be a great opportunity to get beef in front of many consumers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers …

Alabama has Good Showing at Cattle Industry Convention

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Livestock

At last week’s Cattle Industry Convention held in Tampa, Florida, the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association had a good showing of people. And their Executive Vice President, Dr. Billy Powell, said it’s important for Alabama to have these people involved in the various national committees. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers …

Forecasted Net Cash Income Down, Net Farm Income Up

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Soybeans, Specialty Crops

USDA’s Economic Research Service has released their farm income forecast for 2013 and chief economist Joe Glauber gives us both the good and bad news. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024